1971 Dodge Challenger vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 421 kg more than 1971 Dodge Challenger. 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Challenger | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3009 mm |
