2001 Nissan Maxima vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Maxima. (222 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 351 kg more than 2001 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Maxima, 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Maxima. (293 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Maxima | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Maxima | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3009 mm |
