1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Holden Barina
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Barina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1991 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 916 kg more than 1991 Holden Barina. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Barina. (105 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Barina. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1991 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1991 Holden Barina 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 | 1991 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Barina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2250 mm |
