1985 TVR 390 vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 TVR 390. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 TVR 390 would be higher. At 3,905 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 TVR 390 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 TVR 390 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 TVR 390 should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 784 kg more than 1985 TVR 390.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1985 TVR 390 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 TVR 390 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1985 TVR 390 has manual transmission. 1985 TVR 390 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 TVR 390 | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | TVR | Buick |
| Model | 390 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3905 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3009 mm |
