2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 938 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | Escalade | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5966 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |