1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1978 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
