1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 13 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 32 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 18 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Park Avenue | Tucson |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |