1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 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) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.

Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Buick Nissan
Model Park Avenue Pathfinder
Year Released 1995 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 187 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4884 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1834 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 80 L


 

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