2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 238 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Jeep | Buick |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
