2008 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1181 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Today |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1400 mm |
