1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 220 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Park Avenue | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 103.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
