2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Because 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Kamal | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
