1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1996 Buick Park Avenue and 1996 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 166 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Opel Astra. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Astra 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 | 1996 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Astra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
