1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Renault Megane

To start off, 2005 Renault Megane 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane.

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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (192 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Buick Park Avenue 2005 Renault Megane
Make Buick Renault
Model Park Avenue Megane
Year Released 1992 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2750 mm


 

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