1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 DAF 44
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,800 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 206 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1970 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Park Avenue | 44 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2260 mm |
