2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Lexus RX
To start off, 2007 Lexus RX is newer by 2 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, 2007 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus RX weights approximately 83 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.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus RX. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Lexus RX | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Park Avenue | RX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |