1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 710 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
