1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 287 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (146 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
