2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Century.
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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Buick Century | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Park Avenue | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 251 Nm |
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 Length | 5260 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2662 mm |