1992 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 590 kg more than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Hyundai Lantra | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Hyundai | Buick |
| Model | Lantra | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
