2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri 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 105 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 602 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Park Avenue | Capri |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
