2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1979 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 172 kg more than 1979 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1979 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
