2002 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 254 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Accord | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
