2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Holden Frontera
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 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Frontera 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 40 more horse power than 2002 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 62 kg more than 2002 Holden Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Holden Frontera 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, 2002 Holden Frontera 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
