1992 Holden Barina vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Barina would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1992 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 954 kg more than 1992 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Barina. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1992 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1992 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Barina | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Holden | Buick |
| Model | Barina | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
