2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 232 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (277 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
