2011 Nissan Maxima vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima is newer by 19 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Maxima | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Maxima | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2011 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |