2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Park Avenue 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 136 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 917 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Park Avenue | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
