1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 182 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | CR-V |
Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |