2006 Kia Sedona vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 12 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 47 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sedona | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Kia | Buick |
Model | Sedona | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |