2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 122 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Audi | Buick |
Model | A6 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |