2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 7 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 122 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Because 2007 Kia Pregio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia Pregio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Pregio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
