2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos 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 18 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 702 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Lancia Stratos 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 1974 Lancia Stratos. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Stratos 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 | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Park Avenue | Stratos |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |