1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. Both 1995 Buick Riviera and 1992 Buick Park Avenue are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 54 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Riviera | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
