1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 12 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. Both 1995 Buick Park Avenue and 2007 Buick Lucerne are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 29 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
