2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Gloria 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 116 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 387 kg more than 1971 Nissan Gloria. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1971 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Gloria |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
