1951 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 256 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Buick 40 2010 Buick Park Avenue
Make Buick Buick
Model 40 Park Avenue
Year Released 1951 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4066 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 119 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1899 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 3009 mm