1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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 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 107 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 601 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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 | 2007 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Park Avenue | Ignis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |