1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 790 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Austin A 40 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 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
