2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 43 kg more than 1996 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Park Avenue | Frontera |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |