2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 228 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A8 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Audi | Buick |
Model | A8 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |