1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX 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) has 191 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 676 kg more than 1950 Holden FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Holden FX 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 1950 Holden FX. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | FX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2620 mm |
