1970 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker (272 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 129 kg more than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler New Yorker | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chrysler | Buick |
Model | New Yorker | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3009 mm |