1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1974 Seat 133

To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 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 199 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 956 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Seat 133 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 1974 Seat 133. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1974 Seat 133
Make Buick Seat
Model Park Avenue 133
Year Released 1995 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 842 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 242 HP 43 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 55 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 690 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 3460 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2030 mm