1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 TVR Vixen. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 876 kg more than 1968 TVR Vixen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 TVR Vixen 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 1968 TVR Vixen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 TVR Vixen. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Park Avenue | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
