1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1987 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Subaru Rex 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 174 more horse power than 1987 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1987 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1987 Subaru Rex. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1987 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Rex |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2260 mm |
