1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1987 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Patrol 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 148 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 430 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1987 Nissan Patrol 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, 1987 Nissan Patrol 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Patrol. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Patrol 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 | 1987 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Patrol |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2980 mm |