2001 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. Both 2001 Buick Regal and 1994 Buick Park Avenue are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Buick Regal. 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 Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
