1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 3,800 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 196 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Park Avenue | Uno |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |