2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 GMC Savana
To start off, 2005 GMC Savana 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 GMC Savana. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Savana weights approximately 648 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Savana (353 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Savana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| 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 | 195 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 353 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
