1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 790 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Lancia Appia 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 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Appia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2520 mm |
