2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Chrysler Concorde
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chrysler Concorde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chrysler Concorde 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Chrysler Concorde. (190 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Chrysler Concorde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 107 kg more than 1999 Chrysler Concorde. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chrysler Concorde. (259 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chrysler Concorde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Chrysler Concorde | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Concorde |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
