2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Holden UTE

To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden UTE (242 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Holden UTE (330 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm). This means 2008 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2008 Holden UTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Buick Park Avenue 2008 Holden UTE
Make Buick Holden
Model Park Avenue UTE
Year Released 2010 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 201 HP 242 HP
Torque 265 Nm 330 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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