1950 Holden FX vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 921 kg more than 1950 Holden FX. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Holden | Buick |
Model | FX | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3009 mm |