2008 Honda CR-V vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 14 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | CR-V | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2820 mm |
