1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Audi Fox
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi Fox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi Fox 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 150 more horse power than 1975 Audi Fox. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 Audi Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Audi Fox 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 1975 Audi Fox. 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) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi Fox. (163 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi Fox. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1975 Audi Fox has manual transmission. 1975 Audi Fox 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 | 1975 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Park Avenue | Fox |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
