1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 17 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 989 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan NV 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 2012 Nissan NV. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV 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 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | NV |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |