2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Saab 9000
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 9000 (210 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 237 kg more than 1994 Saab 9000.
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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Saab 9000. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Saab 9000. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1994 Saab 9000 has manual transmission. 1994 Saab 9000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1994 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Park Avenue | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
