1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Buick Park Avenue 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Buick Mitsubishi
Model Park Avenue Colt
Year Released 1992 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2972 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1620 kg
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2970 mm