2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 260 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Vanquish | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |