1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 401 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Because 1984 Ferrari 208 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 1984 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Park Avenue | 208 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |