2007 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is newer by 10 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 3,951 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Pacifica | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3951 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
