1937 Buick Century vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 74 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1937 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1937 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1937 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1937 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1937 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1937 Buick Century | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1937 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5247 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
