2005 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 926 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu YRV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Daihatsu YRV has manual transmission. 2005 Daihatsu YRV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daihatsu YRV 2010 Buick Park Avenue
Make Daihatsu Buick
Model YRV Park Avenue
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 86 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3009 mm


 

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