2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Murano |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |