1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
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 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 818 kg more than 1983 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
