2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Lexus RX

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 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus RX would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Lexus RX. (198 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus RX weights approximately 183 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.

Because 2003 Lexus RX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lexus RX 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus RX. (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus RX.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick Park Avenue 2003 Lexus RX
Make Buick Lexus
Model Park Avenue RX
Year Released 2004 2003
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 205 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 284 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1865 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2620 mm


 

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