1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2004 Honda Avancier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue 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 56 more horse power than 2004 Honda Avancier. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Avancier will offer significantly more control. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Honda Avancier | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Avancier |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |