1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf
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 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Golf 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 172 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 746 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. (82 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1974 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1974 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1974 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Golf |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
