1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer
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 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 732 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Park Avenue | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
