1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 240 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2615 mm |
