2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 902 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Opel Olympia 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 1970 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2004 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
