1993 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 521 kg more than 1993 Acura NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1993 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1993 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | NSX | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3009 mm |