1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Buick Park Avenue 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 2011 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta 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.
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1984 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Fiesta | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3009 mm |