1951 Holden FX vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 921 kg more than 1951 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1951 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1951 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Holden FX 2007 Buick Park Avenue
Make Holden Buick
Model FX Park Avenue
Year Released 1951 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2166 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 51 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 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