1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1985 Nissan AZ-1
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 Nissan AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan AZ-1 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) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Nissan AZ-1. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan AZ-1.
Because 1985 Nissan AZ-1 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, 1985 Nissan AZ-1 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) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan AZ-1. (277 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan AZ-1. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan AZ-1 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 | 1985 Nissan AZ-1 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
