2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Impreza | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
