2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz and 2008 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 895 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Getz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Getz has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Getz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Getz | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Hyundai | Buick |
| Model | Getz | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3009 mm |
