1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 3 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Because 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 1968 Plymouth VIP. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Park Avenue | VIP |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |
