2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 DAF 66
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 DAF 66 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 149 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 842 kg more than 1973 DAF 66. 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) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (99 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Park Avenue | 66 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 840 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 32 L |
