1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Kia Clarus
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Clarus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Clarus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Kia Clarus. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 466 kg more than 1996 Kia Clarus. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Clarus. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
