1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 9 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 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 334 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Park Avenue | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
