1970 Audi Variant vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi Variant would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Audi Variant. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 821 kg more than 1970 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Audi Variant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Variant. (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi Variant | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Audi | Buick |
Model | Variant | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3009 mm |