2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. Both 2001 Buick Park Avenue and 2002 Buick Park Avenue are equipped with a 3,798 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, both vehicles can yield 387 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Buick Park Avenue 2002 Buick Park Avenue
Make Buick Buick
Model Park Avenue Park Avenue
Year Released 2001 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3798 cc 3798 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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