1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 201 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ferrari | Buick |
Model | 355 Spider | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3009 mm |