2011 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 596 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia, 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2580 mm |
