2001 Hyundai Accent vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Accent. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Hyundai Accent is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Accent will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Accent (678 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 2001 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2001 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Accent | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Hyundai | Buick |
| Model | Accent | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
