1985 Buick Century vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
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) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Century | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2820 mm |
