2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 5 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 532 kg more than 2005 Rover 45. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Rover 45 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Park Avenue | 45 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |