1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2012 Opel Zafira is newer by 17 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 4 more horse power than 2012 Opel Zafira. (238 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Zafira.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Zafira. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Zafira. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
