1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 621 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 70 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3009 mm |