2010 Chevrolet HHR vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 158 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet HHR.
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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet HHR | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | HHR | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4483 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1588 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
