1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 10 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Park Avenue | Colt |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |