1963 Steyr 500D vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1411 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 500D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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