1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 DAF 44
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 927 kg more than 1971 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1971 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Park Avenue | 44 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2260 mm |
