1973 Bitter CD vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bitter CD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bitter CD would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 167 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD. 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | CD | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3009 mm |