2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 283 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Sportage | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
