1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana 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 146 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 786 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Holden Torana 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 1972 Holden Torana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Torana |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
