2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 15 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 238 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Accord 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 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
