2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
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 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Kangoo 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 108 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 382 kg more than 2001 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
