1996 Mazda Levante vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda Levante | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | Levante | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |