1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 960 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Fiat 133 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 1974 Fiat 133. 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 (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 133 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2820 mm |
