1981 Fiat 126 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1306 kg more than 1981 Fiat 126. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 126 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Fiat | Buick |
Model | 126 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3009 mm |