2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 52 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 2008 Nissan 350Z. 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 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Park Avenue | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
