1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 256 kg more than 1951 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Rover P4 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 1951 Rover P4. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | P4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |