1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1974 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Calais. (193 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1974 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Park Avenue | Calais |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3310 mm |
