1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (124 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 436 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Buick |
| Model | Cutlass | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2820 mm |
