2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 GMC Safari 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, 2004 GMC Safari 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
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2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |