2005 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Beijing BJ 2021. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Beijing BJ 2021 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Beijing BJ 2021. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Beijing BJ 2021 has manual transmission. 2005 Beijing BJ 2021 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Beijing | Buick |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
