2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue 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 42 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 142 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Park Avenue | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
