1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is newer by 16 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. Both 1996 Buick Park Avenue and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe are equipped with a 3,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 223 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Because 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 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 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (360 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 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.

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