1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord 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 128 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 426 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1994 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Accord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |