1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1300 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 128 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1261 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1300 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3009 mm |
