2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Saturn SC
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Saturn SC would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 637 kg more than 1999 Saturn SC. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saturn SC. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saturn SC. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Saturn SC has manual transmission. 1999 Saturn SC 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 | 1999 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Park Avenue | SC |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
