2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 3,785 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 132 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Park Avenue | Accent |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |