2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 12 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 5 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 169 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Park Avenue | CC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
