1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 621 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Record |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
