2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Subaru Rex
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 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Subaru Rex 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 174 more horse power than 1983 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1983 Subaru Rex. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Rex |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
