1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1969 Daihatsu Compagno

To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 812 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Daihatsu Compagno is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1969 Daihatsu Compagno
Make Buick Daihatsu
Model Park Avenue Compagno
Year Released 1995 1969
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 797 cc
Horse Power 240 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 66 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 1602 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1450 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2230 mm


 

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