1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1954 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 782 kg more than 1954 Lancia Appia.

Because 1954 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 1954 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1954 Lancia Appia
Make Buick Lancia
Model Park Avenue Appia
Year Released 1995 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 1090 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1602 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2490 mm