1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Opel Frontera
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 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,800 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 126 more horse power than 1995 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 121 kg more than 1995 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Opel Frontera 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, 1995 Opel Frontera 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Frontera. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Frontera 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 | 1995 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
