2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 227 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 2004 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Park Avenue | Magna |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |