1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | Diplomat | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3009 mm |