2004 Isuzu Ascender vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 520 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender will offer significantly more control. 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 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Isuzu Ascender | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Isuzu | Buick |
| Model | Ascender | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2820 mm |
