1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 31 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Buick |
| Model | Phantom | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5673 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 251 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1899 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 3009 mm |
