2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caliber is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. 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 67 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caliber. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 257 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caliber. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caliber. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Caliber 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 | 2006 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
