1956 Chrysler C vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 11 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chrysler C | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chrysler | Buick |
Model | C | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5801 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3009 mm |