2004 Nissan Xterra vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 18 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Xterra | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
