1983 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 201 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Electra | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3009 mm |