1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 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 183 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 500 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:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 500 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2820 mm |
