1954 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 171 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | 40 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1891 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3009 mm |