1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Holden Astra
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 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Astra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Holden Astra. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 791 kg more than 1984 Holden Astra. 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 (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Astra. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Astra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2420 mm |
