1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 416 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Scion FR-S 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 Scion FR-S. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Buick | Scion |
Model | Park Avenue | FR-S |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |