2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue 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 55 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 358 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2004 Chrysler Voyager (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Voyager 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 | 2004 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
