1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2010 Dodge Journey is newer by 12 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, 2010 Dodge Journey (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Journey weights approximately 157 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.
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, 2010 Dodge Journey (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Journey 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 | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Park Avenue | Journey |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1843 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |