1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
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 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | 62 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3009 mm |
