2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Holden Camira
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Camira would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 876 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue 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 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Camira |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2580 mm |
