2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 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 116 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 662 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | 15 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
