2005 Mahindra Commander vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Mahindra Commander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mahindra Commander 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mahindra Commander | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mahindra | Buick |
| Model | Commander | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
