1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 216 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Century 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 1978 Buick Century. 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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Century |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
