2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Magna 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 91 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 347 kg more than 1995 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Park Avenue | Magna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
