1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1999 Buick Park Avenue and 1999 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 79 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 692 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Park Avenue | Baleno |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |