1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Seat 1430
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 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 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 170 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 830 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Seat 1430 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 Seat 1430. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Park Avenue | 1430 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |