2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 662 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2004 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Park Avenue | Palio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |