1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1069 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Fiat 850 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 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Fiat | Buick |
Model | 850 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |