1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Chrysler TC
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chrysler TC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chrysler TC would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Chrysler TC. (174 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Chrysler TC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 208 kg more than 1990 Chrysler TC. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chrysler TC. (271 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chrysler TC.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Chrysler TC | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Park Avenue | TC |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |