1988 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. Both 1988 Buick Electra and 2003 Buick Park Avenue are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 107 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Electra | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2900 mm |