1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 528 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Austin A 55 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 1960 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 55 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2820 mm |