1950 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 100 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Buick 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 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | 40 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2780 mm |
