1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick LeSabre would be higher. Both 1992 Buick Park Avenue and 1986 Buick LeSabre are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Buick LeSabre. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1986 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick LeSabre 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 | 1986 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
