2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe 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 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 145 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 952 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Park Avenue | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
