2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 325 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri 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 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Centauri | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
