2005 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (141 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (224 Nm). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Jeep | Buick |
| Model | Wrangler | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3009 mm |
