2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Atos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 855 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Park Avenue | Atos |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
