2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 987 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Innocenti 950 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 1963 Innocenti 950. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1963 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1963 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Buick | Innocenti |
| Model | Park Avenue | 950 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2040 mm |
