1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 6 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 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 51 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 517 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
