2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (254 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 744 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Patrol 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 2008 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Patrol | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 68 L |
