2008 Opel Astra vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Astra | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Astra | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1310 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
