1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 3,798 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 102 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |