2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 104 kg more than 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
