2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Explorer | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
