1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 604 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II 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 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Park Avenue | Silver Spirit II |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1450 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 107 L |