2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Eagle Talon
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Eagle Talon (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 262 kg more than 2002 Eagle Talon.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Eagle Talon. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2002 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2002 Eagle Talon 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 | 2002 Eagle Talon | |
Make | Buick | Eagle |
Model | Park Avenue | Talon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |