2002 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Audi A6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 92 kg more than 2002 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (311 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A6 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
