2005 Hyundai Elantra vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2005 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Elantra 1994 Buick Park Avenue
Make Hyundai Buick
Model Elantra Park Avenue
Year Released 2005 1994
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 86.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1392 kg 1646 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5240 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 68 L


 

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