2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Z 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 154 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 722 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Z |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 64 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
