1996 Renault Fifties vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 860 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Renault Fifties 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 Renault Fifties. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Fifties has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Fifties will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Fifties | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Fifties | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
