1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 104 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Fiat 130 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 1971 Fiat 130. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Park Avenue | 130 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
