1983 Mazda 929 vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 590 kg more than 1983 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 929 | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | 929 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
