1983 Mazda 323 vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | 323 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3009 mm |
