2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 5 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 142 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Frontier |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |