1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1985 Renault 18
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 18 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1985 Renault 18. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 515 kg more than 1985 Renault 18. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 18. (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1985 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | 18 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
