2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Skoda L
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Skoda L would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1983 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 857 kg more than 1983 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Skoda L | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Park Avenue | L |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
