1994 Volkswagen Quantum vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 1994 Volkswagen Quantum and 1994 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 516 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Quantum. 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 (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Quantum. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1994 Volkswagen Quantum has manual transmission. 1994 Volkswagen Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Volkswagen Quantum | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
| Model | Quantum | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
