1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 2005 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 882 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen 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 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen 2005 Buick Park Avenue
Make BMW Buick
Model Veritas Rennsportwagen Park Avenue
Year Released 1949 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 3789 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 1682 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1040 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2900 mm


 

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