2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1967 DAF 44
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 DAF 44 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 897 kg more than 1967 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1967 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Park Avenue | 44 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
