2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 9 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
