2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Park Avenue | Siena |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 313 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 20.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |