2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 197 kg more than 1992 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Holden Statesman 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 1992 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1992 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
