1998 Mitsubishi SST vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi SST. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi SST would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mitsubishi SST | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Buick |
Model | SST | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |