1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Seat 1430
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 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 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 202 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 627 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Seat 1430 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 Seat 1430. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Park Avenue | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
