2011 Nissan Quest vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 12 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 241 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Quest | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
