1994 Audi A8 vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1994 Audi A8. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 186 kg more than 1994 Audi A8. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A8. (249 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A8 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
