1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1987 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Thema 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) has 142 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Thema. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 246 kg more than 1987 Lancia Thema. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Thema. (221 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Thema. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1987 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1987 Lancia Thema 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 | 1987 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Thema |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
