2000 Buick Century vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Buick Century. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Century | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Century | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1520 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |