2008 Kia Carens vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens 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 67 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Carens | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
