1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Honda Legend
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Legend 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 39 more horse power than 1995 Honda Legend. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Honda Legend. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Legend |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
