1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue 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 131 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2286 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
