1966 Riley Kestrel vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 761 kg more than 1966 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Riley Kestrel | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Riley | Buick |
| Model | Kestrel | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| 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 | 53 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 68 L |
