2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 172 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Park Avenue | Verada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |