2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, 2006 Renault Megane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue 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 124 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 652 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Megane 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 | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
