1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 392 kg more than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Campagnola. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Park Avenue | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
