2006 Buick Terraza vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 8 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 260 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Terraza | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
