2002 Audi R8 vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Audi R8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1600 kg more than 2002 Audi R8.
Because 2002 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 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, 2002 Audi R8 (698 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm). This means 2002 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi R8 | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | R8 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 698 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
