1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1961 DKW Junior
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 DKW Junior would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 892 kg more than 1961 DKW Junior. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1961 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Buick | DKW |
| Model | Park Avenue | Junior |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |
