1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler 160 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 161 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 537 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 160. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Chrysler 160 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 1973 Chrysler 160. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | 160 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
