1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 1100 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3009 mm |
