2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Holden Nova
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Nova would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 592 kg more than 1998 Holden Nova. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Nova 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:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Nova |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
