1961 BMW 501 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1961 BMW 501. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 546 kg more than 1961 BMW 501. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 501. (182 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 501 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 501 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3009 mm |
