1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 810 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Park Avenue | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
