1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 15 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 133 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 611 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Versa 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 | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Versa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1149 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
