1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier 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 94 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Avancier |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
