1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1979 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft 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 198 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 626 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1979 Daihatsu Taft | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Park Avenue | Taft |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2030 mm |