1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Caprice | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |