2008 Dodge Caliber vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Dodge Caliber is newer by 11 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 257 kg more than 2008 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Caliber | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
