1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Honda 1300
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 755 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | 1300 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2200 mm |