1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Infiniti I
To start off, 2003 Infiniti I is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Infiniti I. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Infiniti I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 248 kg more than 2003 Infiniti I. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Infiniti I | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Park Avenue | I |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
