2004 Fiat Ecobasis vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Ecobasis would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 551 kg more than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. 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, 2004 Fiat Ecobasis, 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 (340 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (162 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Ecobasis has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Ecobasis 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.

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