1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Daihatsu Leeza

To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Daihatsu Leeza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Daihatsu Leeza would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Leeza.

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. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Daihatsu Leeza has manual transmission. 1989 Daihatsu Leeza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Buick Park Avenue 1989 Daihatsu Leeza
Make Buick Daihatsu
Model Park Avenue Leeza
Year Released 1998 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 548 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 62 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 60.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 8.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1686 kg 610 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 3200 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 28 L


 

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