1994 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 697 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Park Avenue | Panda |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2310 mm |
