2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 48 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Maserati Quattroporte 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 1971 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 1971 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Park Avenue | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
