1974 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Sprinter | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Sprinter | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3564 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3009 mm |
