1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Chrysler Valiant
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 Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 196 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Chrysler Valiant 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 Valiant. 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, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
