1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1968 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1968 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Buick | Steyr |
| Model | Park Avenue | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 1510 mm |
