1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 164 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Camaro |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |