1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 196 kg more than 1958 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
