2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Buick Park Avenue and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 160 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 372 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (185 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
