2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 123 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1976 Buick Electra 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 1976 Buick Electra. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra 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 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Park Avenue | Electra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |