1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
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 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Neon 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 74 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 572 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Neon. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Park Avenue | Neon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
