1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue 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 2 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 495 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 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 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | S2000 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |