1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 746 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 1984 Marcos Mantula. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Park Avenue | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |
