2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Cherokee 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 98 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2004 Jeep Cherokee 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Cherokee. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2004 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Park Avenue | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |