1994 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 1997 Kia Capital is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue 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 91 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 325 kg more than 1997 Kia Capital. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Park Avenue | 1997 Kia Capital | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Park Avenue | Capital |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |