2009 Audi A4 vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (158 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 756 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A4 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
