1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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 87 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 764 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
