1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 600 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 1959 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 600 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2820 mm |