1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Camaro 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 102 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 246 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Park Avenue Camaro
Year Released 1995 1991
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3135 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 242 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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