2011 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. (113 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, 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 (265 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. (155 Nm). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Aveo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4039 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2525 mm |
