1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 16 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 123 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 608 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Fit 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 | 2012 Honda Fit | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Fit |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |