2004 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Isuzu Ascender | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Isuzu | Buick |
| Model | Ascender | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2780 mm |
