1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1962 DAF 600
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DAF 600 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 223 more horse power than 1962 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1962 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1962 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Park Avenue | 600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 28 L |
