2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 12 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
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 (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Palio II | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2820 mm |
