1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 690 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Z has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Z 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 | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Z |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |
