1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 550 kg more than 1975 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin 1800 | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 1800 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
