1969 Porsche 914 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 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 150 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 931 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Porsche 914 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Porsche | Buick |
| Model | 914 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3009 mm |
