1983 Suzuki Alto vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1983 Suzuki Alto. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1281 kg more than 1983 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Suzuki Alto, 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Suzuki Alto | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Suzuki | Buick |
| Model | Alto | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3009 mm |
