1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric 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 180 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 655 kg more than 1961 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2540 mm |
