1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager has manual transmission. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2780 mm |
