2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ferrari 456 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 1992 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Park Avenue | 456 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
