1978 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 850 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1978 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1978 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | Accord | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1601 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |