2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 450 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Routan. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Routan | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
Model | Routan | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2010 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2096 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |