1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2005 Holden Berlina 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. Both 1998 Buick Park Avenue and 2005 Holden Berlina are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
