1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart 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 3,798 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 187 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 MCC Smart 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 1999 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 MCC Smart | |
Make | Buick | MCC |
Model | Park Avenue | Smart |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |