1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 15 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 146 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Park Avenue | CC |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
