1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |
