2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 442 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
