1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Florian 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 143 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 715 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Isuzu Florian 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 1979 Isuzu Florian. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1979 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1979 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Park Avenue | Florian |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
