1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Holden Nova
To start off, both 1992 Buick Park Avenue and 1992 Holden Nova were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1992 Holden Nova. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 635 kg more than 1992 Holden Nova. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Nova. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Nova. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1992 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1992 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1992 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Nova |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |
