1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 761 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Porsche 914 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 Porsche 914. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Park Avenue | 914 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
