2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Saab 9-2x
To start off, both 2005 Buick Park Avenue and 2005 Saab 9-2x were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Saab 9-2x. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 9-2x. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 Saab 9-2x. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Saab 9-2x 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, 2005 Saab 9-2x 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 (312 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 9-2x. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 9-2x.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Saab 9-2x | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Park Avenue | 9-2x |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
