2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 543 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Patrol. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |
