1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
