1986 Buick Skylark vs. 2005 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1986 Buick Skylark. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 512 kg more than 1986 Buick Skylark. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Skylark. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 2005 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Skylark | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
