1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Kappa 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 67 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (175 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 196 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1994 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1994 Lancia Kappa 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 | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
