1998 SsangYong Korando vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Korando is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 304 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1998 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Korando 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 SsangYong Korando | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | SsangYong | Buick |
| Model | Korando | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
