1973 Austin 1800 vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 492 kg more than 1973 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin 1800. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin 1800 | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 1800 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
