2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 712 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lincoln | Buick |
| Model | Navigator | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
