1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 3,798 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 58 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 | 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Park Avenue | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
