2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2005 Subaru Outback 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, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback 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 94 kg more than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Because 2005 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback 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, 2005 Subaru Outback (339 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
