2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1985 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Astro 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1985 Chevrolet Astro has manual transmission. 1985 Chevrolet Astro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Park Avenue | 1985 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Astro |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2830 mm |
