2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Triumph Acclaim
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Triumph Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Triumph Acclaim 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 55 more horse power than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 866 kg more than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Triumph Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Triumph Acclaim | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Park Avenue | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
