1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1989 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 535 kg more than 1989 Holden Apollo. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Apollo. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1989 Holden Apollo | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Park Avenue | Apollo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |