1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 437 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Corvette | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3009 mm |
