2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora

To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick Park Avenue 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora
Make Buick Oldsmobile
Model Park Avenue Aurora
Year Released 2004 1994
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1737 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5220 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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