1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano is newer by 14 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 189 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Verano |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
