1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Subaru 360 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 220 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1966 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Subaru 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Subaru 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1966 Subaru 360 has manual transmission. 1966 Subaru 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Park Avenue | 360 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |