2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mercedes-Benz G would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1984 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1984 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Park Avenue | G |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |