2001 Hyundai Atos vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Buick Park Avenue 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 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Atos, 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Hyundai Atos | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Hyundai | Buick |
Model | Atos | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3009 mm |