1993 Plymouth Laser vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Laser would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 590 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Laser. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Laser | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Plymouth | Buick |
| Model | Laser | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
