1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 920 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Austin A 40 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 1966 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
