1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2001 Lancia Zeta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Zeta. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 86 kg more than 2001 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Zeta. (182 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Lancia Zeta | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Park Avenue | Zeta |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |