2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 192 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Fiat 130 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 1975 Fiat 130. 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 (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Park Avenue | 130 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |