2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
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 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 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 145 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 717 kg more than 1971 Triumph 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Triumph 1500 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 1971 Triumph 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Park Avenue | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
