2001 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 41 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Chrysler Voyager (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Chrysler Voyager has manual transmission. 2001 Chrysler Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Voyager | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | Voyager | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3009 mm |
