2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. 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 30 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 202 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Park Avenue | Intrigue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |