1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Buick Terraza
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 7 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) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 342 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Buick Terraza | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Terraza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
