2005 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 8 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Cherokee | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Jeep | Buick |
| Model | Cherokee | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3791 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1682 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
