1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1977 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Park Avenue | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
