1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Daewoo Matiz
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 7 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 154 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 908 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. (70 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Matiz has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Matiz 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 | 2005 Daewoo Matiz | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Park Avenue | Matiz |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
