1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1996 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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 45 more horse power than 1996 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 126 kg more than 1996 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Holden Statesman 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 1996 Holden Statesman. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Park Avenue | Statesman |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |