1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 154 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (51 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 742 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (90 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 1993 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Tipo has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Tipo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Tipo | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 908 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
