2003 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2003 Saab 03-Sep and 2003 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Saab 03-Sep.
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 (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saab 03-Sep. (370 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saab 03-Sep. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2003 Saab 03-Sep has manual transmission. 2003 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Saab | Buick |
| Model | 03-Sep | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
