2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2004 Nissan Terrano II 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 89 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Nissan Terrano II 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 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2004 Nissan Terrano II 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 | 2004 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Terrano II |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |