1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 686 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Clio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
