1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Holden Barina
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Barina would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1991 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 960 kg more than 1991 Holden Barina. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1991 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Barina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
