2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Subaru Baja (319 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Baja |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
