1996 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 126 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Eldorado (406 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | Eldorado | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3009 mm |