1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 441 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
Model | Sports Convertible | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3009 mm |