1961 Nissan Cedric vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 806 kg more than 1961 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Nissan Cedric | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Cedric | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3009 mm |