2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 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 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Blazer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |