1989 Fiat Uno vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 961 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1989 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Uno | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3009 mm |
