1991 Buick Reatta vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Reatta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Reatta would be higher. Both 1991 Buick Reatta and 1997 Buick Park Avenue are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1991 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 150 kg more than 1991 Buick Reatta. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Reatta. (286 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Reatta | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Reatta | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| 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 | 165 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
