1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1326 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Berkeley | Buick |
Model | Foursome | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 70 L |