1977 Avanti Avanti vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 311 kg more than 1977 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1977 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1977 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1977 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Avanti Avanti | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Avanti | Buick |
Model | Avanti | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3009 mm |