1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1997 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1997 Skoda Felicia is newer by 2 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) has 175 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 671 kg more than 1997 Skoda Felicia. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Felicia. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1997 Skoda Felicia has manual transmission. 1997 Skoda Felicia 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 | 1997 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Park Avenue | Felicia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |