1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue 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 81 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 592 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Prizm |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
