1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 16 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 144 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 409 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Insight |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |