2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 182 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Avanti Avanti 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 1974 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Buick | Avanti |
Model | Park Avenue | Avanti |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 6569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |