1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper 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. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper 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 123 kg more than 2007 Dodge Viper.
Because 2007 Dodge Viper 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 2007 Dodge Viper. 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Viper 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 | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Viper |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
