1955 Plymouth Belvedere 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 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 351 kg more than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Plymouth Belvedere | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Plymouth | Buick |
| Model | Belvedere | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3009 mm |
