1960 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 721 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvair | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Corvair | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2368 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3009 mm |
