2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Ignis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Ignis 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 123 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 732 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |
