2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
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 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra 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 122 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 292 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Park Avenue | Vectra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |