2005 Nissan Maxima vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 162 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Maxima | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Maxima | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
