1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, both 1996 Buick Park Avenue and 1996 Ferrari 512 M were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
Because 1996 Ferrari 512 M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari 512 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Park Avenue | 512 M |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |