1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Mazda 929
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 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 929 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 496 kg more than 1983 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | 929 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2620 mm |
