2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Picanto | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Kia | Buick |
Model | Picanto | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |