1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1963 DAF 600
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DAF 600 would be higher. At 3,800 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 221 more horse power than 1963 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1963 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1963 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Park Avenue | 600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2060 mm |
