2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Dodge Stratus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 356 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Stratus | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
