2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
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 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 308 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1973 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Park Avenue | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |