1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Fiat 128
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 920 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Fiat 128 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Park Avenue | 128 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1116 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 55.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |