1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 402 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 70 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 1953 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 70 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
