1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 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 3,800 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 139 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 755 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Park Avenue | 500 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |