1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 Vauxhall Astra
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 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Astra 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 181 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 900 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Astra. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Astra 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 | 1981 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Park Avenue | Astra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |