2006 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 842 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Accord | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
