2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Renault 12
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 12 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 782 kg more than 1970 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 12. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 12. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1970 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1970 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | 12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
