1986 Italdesign Machimoto vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Italdesign Machimoto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Italdesign Machimoto would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1986 Italdesign Machimoto. (137 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Italdesign Machimoto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Italdesign Machimoto. (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Italdesign Machimoto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Italdesign Machimoto | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Italdesign | Buick |
| Model | Machimoto | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
