2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Renault Logan
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 Renault Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Logan would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Renault Logan. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 726 kg more than 2008 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Renault Logan, 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 (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Logan 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.
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2010 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Renault Logan | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Park Avenue | Logan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2910 mm |