2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Park Avenue | 130 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
