2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda 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 158 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 921 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Park Avenue | Panda |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 67.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 32 L |
