2002 Nissan Quest vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Quest. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Quest. (271 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Quest | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Quest | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
