2004 Acura TL vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Acura TL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 161 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (324 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | TL | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |