1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR7 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 149 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Triumph TR7 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 1976 Triumph TR7. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Park Avenue | TR7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |