2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Getz is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (144 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Park Avenue | Getz |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
