2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 767 kg more than 1984 Subaru Coupe. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Park Avenue | Coupe |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |