1981 Chrysler Newport vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 81 kg more than 1981 Chrysler Newport. 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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chrysler Newport | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chrysler | Buick |
Model | Newport | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3009 mm |