2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pickup. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Nissan Pickup | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Pickup | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |