2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO

To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi GTO would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (276 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.

Because 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (426 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Park Avenue 1999 Mitsubishi GTO
Make Buick Mitsubishi
Model Park Avenue GTO
Year Released 2003 1999
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2972 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 205 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 426 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2730 mm


 

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