2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 10 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 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 98 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| 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 | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
