1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 306 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 407 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3009 mm |