2000 Subaru Impreza vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 166 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (291 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza. 2004 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Impreza | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
