1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2002 Honda Step Wagon 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 175 more horse power than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 806 kg more than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. (119 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
