1964 AC Aceca vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1964 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 752 kg more than 1964 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Aceca | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
