2002 Lancia Zeta vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Zeta. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 291 kg more than 2002 Lancia Zeta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Buick Park Avenue 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 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Zeta, 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Zeta. (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Zeta. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2002 Lancia Zeta has manual transmission. 2002 Lancia Zeta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Zeta | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lancia | Buick |
| Model | Zeta | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3009 mm |
