1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1999 Mazda Midge is newer by 3 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Midge. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 794 kg more than 1999 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Midge. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda Midge has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda Midge 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.

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