1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 617 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Seat 1400 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 1961 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1961 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1961 Seat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Park Avenue | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
