2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Suzuki | Buick |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
