1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Honda HR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda HR-V is newer by 4 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 422 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 1999 Honda HR-V 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 | 1999 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | HR-V |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
