2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 117 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Murano 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, 2005 Nissan Murano 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano 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 | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Murano |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1799 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |