1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 130 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
