1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 Skoda L
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,800 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 196 more horse power than 1981 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 935 kg more than 1981 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1981 Skoda L | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Park Avenue | L |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |