2010 SsangYong Stavic vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Stavic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 SsangYong Stavic | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | SsangYong | Buick |
| Model | Stavic | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3009 mm |
