2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 812 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Park Avenue | 100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
