1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 387 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
Because 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 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, both vehicles can yield 260 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Park Avenue | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2360 mm |