1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Jaguar F-Type
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar F-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar F-Type would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar F-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (350 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar F-Type should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 146 kg more than 1989 Jaguar F-Type.
Because 1989 Jaguar F-Type 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, 1989 Jaguar F-Type 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, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (543 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar F-Type 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 | 1989 Jaguar F-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | F-Type |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2600 mm |
