2006 Kia Cerato vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Kia Cerato 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 101 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 429 kg more than 2006 Kia Cerato. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Cerato | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 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 | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
