2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 7 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 25 more horse power than 2010 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 134 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-V. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | CR-V |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |