1997 Lancia Zeta vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 1997 Lancia Zeta and 1997 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 32 kg more than 1997 Lancia Zeta. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Zeta. (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Zeta. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1997 Lancia Zeta has manual transmission. 1997 Lancia Zeta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Zeta | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lancia | Buick |
| Model | Zeta | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
