2003 Mazda Washu vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Washu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Washu would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Washu. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Washu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 324 kg more than 2003 Mazda Washu. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Washu. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Washu.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda Washu | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | Washu | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |