1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 801 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1969 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Park Avenue | Galant |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2310 mm |