2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | CR-V | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
