2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 822 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Park Avenue | Lancer |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |