2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 49 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | CR-V |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |