2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Mazda 929
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mazda 929 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 115 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 532 kg more than 1982 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | 929 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
