2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva 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 168 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 369 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Park Avenue | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |