2006 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 304 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2006 Dodge Sprinter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Sprinter 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. (331 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Sprinter | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Sprinter | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
