2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 77 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Park Avenue | 6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |