2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 942 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Familia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
