1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Nova would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 817 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1990 Vauxhall Nova has manual transmission. 1990 Vauxhall Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Park Avenue | Nova |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
