2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 338 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Because 2003 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Park Avenue | 360 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |