2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 10 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. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 292 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Navara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |