2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Chrysler Limousine
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chrysler Limousine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chrysler Limousine would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Chrysler Limousine. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Chrysler Limousine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 282 kg more than 1984 Chrysler Limousine. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chrysler Limousine. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chrysler Limousine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Chrysler Limousine | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Limousine |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3330 mm |
