2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Lexus ES
To start off, both 2003 Buick Park Avenue and 2003 Lexus ES were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus ES (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus ES 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 112 kg more than 2003 Lexus ES.
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 Lexus ES (325 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Lexus ES | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Park Avenue | ES |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |