1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 791 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari F40 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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1992 Ferrari F40 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ferrari | Buick |
Model | F40 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2934 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3009 mm |