2002 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
| Model | Sharan | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
