2001 Chrysler LHS vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler LHS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler LHS would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler LHS (250 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler LHS should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 108 kg more than 2001 Chrysler LHS.
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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler LHS. (332 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler LHS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler LHS | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | LHS | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
