2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Ulysse, 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 Fiat Ulysse (271 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Ulysse | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Ulysse | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3009 mm |
