2005 Audi A6 vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Audi A6 is newer by 13 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, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 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, 2005 Audi A6 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A6 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
