2006 Chrysler Neon vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Neon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Neon. (131 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Neon. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Neon. (178 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Neon | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Neon | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
