2003 Opel Meriva vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 10 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. 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 (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Meriva | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Meriva | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2820 mm |
