1994 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A8 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
