1991 Mercury Tracer vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Tracer 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 78 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 550 kg more than 1991 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Tracer | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Tracer | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
