1955 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 166 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | 40 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1891 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3009 mm |