2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1957 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 242 kg more than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Lancia Flaminia 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 1957 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1957 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
