1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Kia Amanti is newer by 7 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 4 more horse power than 2006 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Amanti weights approximately 142 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
