2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 5 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 55 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 271 kg more than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Park Avenue 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Make Buick Chrysler
Model Park Avenue PT Cruiser
Year Released 2003 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2429 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 101 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1411 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 57 L


 

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