1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DAF 600 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1959 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 DAF 600 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 1959 DAF 600. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1959 DAF 600 | |
Make | Buick | DAF |
Model | Park Avenue | 600 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2060 mm |