2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Tata Indica

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 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Indica 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 146 more horse power than 2002 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 752 kg more than 2002 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Indica. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2002 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2002 Tata Indica 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 Tata Indica
Make Buick Tata
Model Park Avenue Indica
Year Released 2003 2002
Engine Size 3791 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2410 mm


 

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