1998 Chevrolet Metro vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Metro and 1998 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. (53 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 840 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. 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 (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. (79 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Metro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Metro 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 Chevrolet Metro | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Metro | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
