2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 361 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2009 Honda Accord 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 2009 Honda Accord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord 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 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
