1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2001 Opel Meriva is newer by 6 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 141 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 271 kg more than 2001 Opel Meriva. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Meriva 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 | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
