2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 142 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.

Because 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Park Avenue Camaro
Year Released 2003 2001
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 205 HP 0 HP
Torque 312 Nm 271 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2570 mm


 

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