2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini

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 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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 397 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.

Because 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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 Nissan HyperMini. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Park Avenue 2001 Nissan HyperMini
Make Buick Nissan
Model Park Avenue HyperMini
Year Released 2003 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2988 cc
Engine Type V electric
Horse Power 205 HP 0 HP
Torque 312 Nm 130 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 2670 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 1900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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