1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Trevi 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 142 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 501 kg more than 1983 Lancia Trevi. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Trevi |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
