1977 Lancia Scorpion vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Scorpion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Scorpion would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 816 kg more than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1977 Lancia Scorpion has manual transmission. 1977 Lancia Scorpion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lancia Scorpion | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lancia | Buick |
| Model | Scorpion | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3009 mm |
