1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 330 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Wildcat | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
