2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 347 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Dart |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
