2009 Acura TL vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2010 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 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL, 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | TL | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3009 mm |
