1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Holden Berlina

To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 8 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. Both 1992 Buick Park Avenue and 2000 Holden Berlina are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Holden Berlina 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 2000 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Buick Park Avenue 2000 Holden Berlina
Make Buick Holden
Model Park Avenue Berlina
Year Released 1992 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2800 mm


 

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