1999 Acura SLX vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 1999 Acura SLX and 1999 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Acura SLX. (225 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura SLX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Acura SLX. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura SLX. (312 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura SLX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura SLX | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | SLX | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 387 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2780 mm |