1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
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 Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny 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 168 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 786 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
