1977 Chrysler Avenger vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 991 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (124 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1977 Chrysler Avenger has manual transmission. 1977 Chrysler Avenger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Avenger | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Avenger | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3009 mm |
