2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Kia Optima
To start off, 2010 Kia Optima is newer by 5 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 30 more horse power than 2010 Kia Optima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 232 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Kia Optima | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Park Avenue | Optima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |