1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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 108 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pickup. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2960 mm |
