1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Berkeley | Buick |
Model | Twosome | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2820 mm |