1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Mazda MX-3
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda MX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda MX-3 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1994 Mazda MX-3. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda MX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 519 kg more than 1994 Mazda MX-3. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda MX-3. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda MX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1994 Mazda MX-3 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Park Avenue | MX-3 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1163 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |