2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue 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 97 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 502 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |