1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 816 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 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 1968 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600. 1993 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 600 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
