1994 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1994 Hyundai Sonata. (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 334 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Sonata. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Hyundai Sonata | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Hyundai | Buick |
| Model | Sonata | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1406 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
