2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 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 62 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 49 kg more than 2008 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Charger 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, 2008 Dodge Charger 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Charger | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 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 | 83 L | 70 L |
