2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 66 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 103 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Korando 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Park Avenue | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
