1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Mazda 2
To start off, 2002 Mazda 2 is newer by 6 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 162 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 2. (78 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 Mazda 2. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 2. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Park Avenue | 2 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |