2004 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2004 Suzuki XL7 and 2004 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki XL7 | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Suzuki | Buick |
| Model | XL7 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
