2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
Because 1970 Plymouth Superbird 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 1970 Plymouth Superbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (313 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Park Avenue | Superbird |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 313 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |