2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1986 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 992 kg more than 1986 Opel Corsa. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Corsa. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Corsa. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1986 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
