1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 588 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Dodge Ram 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 2003 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2003 Dodge Ram (732 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 732 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
