1978 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1978 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 2005 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Electra | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |