1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 41 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Buick Skylark is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1972 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1972 Buick Skylark 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 | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
