2010 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera, 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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:
| 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Brera | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3009 mm |
