2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Peugeot 306
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 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 306 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 154 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 306. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 882 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 306. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | 306 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 880 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
