1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 98 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1982 Dodge Mirada 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 1982 Dodge Mirada. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Park Avenue | Mirada |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |