2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Fiat Doblo

To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Doblo 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 141 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 462 kg more than 2001 Fiat Doblo. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Doblo 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 2001 Fiat Doblo
Make Buick Fiat
Model Park Avenue Doblo
Year Released 2003 2001
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1246 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 70.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 78.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2580 mm


 

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