2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCX

To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 5 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 564 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX 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 582 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCX.

Because 2010 Koenigsegg CCX 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 2010 Koenigsegg CCX. 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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2010 Koenigsegg CCX has manual transmission. 2010 Koenigsegg CCX 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 2010 Koenigsegg CCX
Make Buick Koenigsegg
Model Park Avenue CCX
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3785 cc 4719 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 806 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 919 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 8.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4293 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1996 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 18 L/100km


 

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