1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 696 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Austin A 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 40 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |