1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 131 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Pontiac | Buick |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3009 mm |
