2004 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (220 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A6 2005 Buick Park Avenue
Make Audi Buick
Model A6 Park Avenue
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 3785 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 380 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1762 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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