2001 Acura MDX vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Acura MDX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 368 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2001 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura MDX | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | MDX | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |