1993 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 710 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Renault 19 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Park Avenue | 19 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |