2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 742 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Park Avenue | Galant |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
