1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Holden Cruze

To start off, 2010 Holden Cruze is newer by 18 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) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Holden Cruze. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Cruze.

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) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Cruze. (176 Nm). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Cruze. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Cruze 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 2010 Holden Cruze
Make Buick Holden
Model Park Avenue Cruze
Year Released 1992 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 139 HP
Torque 260 Nm 176 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4597 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1788 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1477 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2685 mm


 

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