2006 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 9 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
| Model | Jetta | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
