2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Scenic 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 100 more horse power than 1999 Renault Scenic. (105 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 327 kg more than 1999 Renault Scenic. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Scenic. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
