1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Peugeot Oxia
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 Peugeot Oxia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot Oxia would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (671 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 366 kg more than 1989 Peugeot Oxia.
Because 1989 Peugeot Oxia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia 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, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (726 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot Oxia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot Oxia has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot Oxia 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 Peugeot Oxia | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | Oxia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 726 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1140 mm |
