2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue 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 139 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 682 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i10. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Hyundai i10 | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Park Avenue | i10 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |