1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2008 Hyundai i20 is newer by 13 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 143 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 491 kg more than 2008 Hyundai i20. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Park Avenue | i20 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2525 mm |