1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 497 kg more than 1982 Nissan Leopard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Nissan Leopard 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 1982 Nissan Leopard. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Leopard 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 | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Leopard |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |