2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Rover 420

To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 420 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1998 Rover 420. (87 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 493 kg more than 1998 Rover 420. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 420. (184 Nm). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 420. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 420 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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