2002 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Regal 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. Both 2002 Buick Regal and 1995 Buick Park Avenue are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 86 kg more than 2002 Buick Regal. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Regal | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Regal | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |