2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chrysler Sebring 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 93 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. (149 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
