1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 260 ZX 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 81 more horse power than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 518 kg more than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Nissan 260 ZX 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 Nissan 260 ZX. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
