2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2005 Buick Park Avenue and 2005 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2005 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Park Avenue | XLR |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |