1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Austin A 60 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 1965 Austin A 60. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 60 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
