2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Bluebird 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) has 146 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 492 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
