2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger 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 3,798 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 50 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 603 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2007 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Charger | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
