2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. Both 2003 Buick Park Avenue and 2000 Oldsmobile SS are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile SS. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile SS.
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, 2000 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Park Avenue | SS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
