1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 388 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Park Avenue | Ram |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3906 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |