2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Buick Park Avenue and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 551 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. 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 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Park Avenue | Ram |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 713 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |