1999 Volkswagen Fusca vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Volkswagen Fusca | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
Model | Fusca | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3009 mm |