2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 25 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 104 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
