1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Opel Astra

To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 11 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 3 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (237 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 362 kg more than 2007 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2007 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 2007 Opel Astra
Make Buick Opel
Model Park Avenue Astra
Year Released 1996 2007
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.6 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1398 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 52 L


 

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