1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Leone 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 168 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 710 kg more than 1988 Subaru Leone. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Leone. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Leone |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
