2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 431 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Buick |
| Model | Montero | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2171 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
