1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Isuzu Rodeo
To start off, 2004 Isuzu Rodeo is newer by 5 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, both vehicles can yield 205 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Rodeo weights approximately 192 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Isuzu Rodeo 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, 2004 Isuzu Rodeo 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) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Isuzu Rodeo. (290 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Isuzu Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Isuzu Rodeo | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Park Avenue | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
