2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Mazda 929
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 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 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 122 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 612 kg more than 1973 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | 929 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
