1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Ford Orion
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Orion 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 116 more horse power than 1994 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 666 kg more than 1994 Ford Orion. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Orion. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Orion 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 | 1994 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Park Avenue | Orion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| 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 | 1686 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
