2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1965 Trabant Universal
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1965 Trabant Universal. (23 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1965 Trabant Universal. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant Universal. (51 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1965 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Buick | Trabant |
| Model | Park Avenue | Universal |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2030 mm |
