2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 211 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. 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 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | Seville | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
