1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 620 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3800 mm |
