2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Patrol | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
