1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Holden Barina
To start off, 2002 Holden Barina is newer by 7 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 119 more horse power than 2002 Holden Barina. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 586 kg more than 2002 Holden Barina. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Barina. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Barina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |
