1990 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1249 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1990 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mitsubishi Minica | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Buick |
Model | Minica | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 548 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 642 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3009 mm |