1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2000 Nissan Sentra is newer by 5 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 89 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 506 kg more than 2000 Nissan Sentra. 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) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (184 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
