2010 Honda Insight vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 505 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Insight | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Insight | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
