1999 Mazda RX-Evolv vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv (276 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 641 kg more than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv. (214 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda RX-Evolv | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | RX-Evolv | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
