2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 8 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 308 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Park Avenue | Sedona |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |