2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Steyr Haflinger
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 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1970 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1970 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Buick | Steyr |
| Model | Park Avenue | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1510 mm |
