2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Peugeot 5008
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 5008 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 87 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 5008. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 5008.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 5008. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 5008. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2010 Peugeot 5008 has manual transmission. 2010 Peugeot 5008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Peugeot 5008 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | 5008 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2735 mm |
