1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2004 Holden Statesman is newer by 12 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 2004 Holden Statesman 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 2004 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Statesman weights approximately 40 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Holden Statesman 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 2004 Holden Statesman. 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, 2004 Holden Statesman (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Statesman 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 | 2004 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Park Avenue | Statesman |
Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |