2005 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (331 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 381 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler Crossfire | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chrysler | Buick |
Model | Crossfire | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3009 mm |