2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Fiat Brava
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 506 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Fiat Brava | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Park Avenue | Brava |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 21.0:1 |
| 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 | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
