1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 186 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | 88 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2240 mm |