1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
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 Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Commodore would be higher. Both 1995 Buick Park Avenue and 1991 Holden Commodore are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (172 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 251 kg more than 1991 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Park Avenue | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |