2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 289 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (250 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Meriva 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 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
