2004 Audi A4 vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Audi A4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Audi A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A4 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2820 mm |
