2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 166 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
