1943 Simca 5 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Simca 5 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1943 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1943 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1331 kg more than 1943 Simca 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1943 Simca 5 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Simca | Buick |
| Model | 5 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 570 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3009 mm |
