2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1978 Lancia Megagamma
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Megagamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Megagamma would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 642 kg more than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Megagamma. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Megagamma.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1978 Lancia Megagamma | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Park Avenue | Megagamma |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |