2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 112 kg more than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 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 | 1682 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
