1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 16 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Park Avenue | Veracruz |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |