2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 392 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | 350Z | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3009 mm |
