1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva 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 148 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 460 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | Buick | Lada |
Model | Park Avenue | Niva |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2070 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2210 mm |