1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 18 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 388 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 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Park Avenue | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3064 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |