2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. 2004 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Actyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Park Avenue | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
