1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1949 Simca 6
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 6 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1949 Simca 6. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1949 Simca 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1949 Simca 6 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Park Avenue | 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |
