1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 962 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Jazz | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2900 mm |
