1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
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 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Velox 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 111 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 447 kg more than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Vauxhall Velox 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 Vauxhall Velox. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Park Avenue | Velox |
Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |