1997 Fiat Punto vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 931 kg more than 1997 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Buick Park Avenue 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 2011 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Punto, 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Punto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Punto. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Punto | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Punto | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3009 mm |
