1999 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 673 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Navigator | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lincoln | Buick |
| Model | Navigator | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
