1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 GMC Jimmy 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 161 more horse power than 1983 GMC Jimmy. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 251 kg more than 1983 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 GMC Jimmy 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, 1983 GMC Jimmy 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 GMC Jimmy. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
