2005 Subaru Traviq 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 Subaru Traviq. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Traviq 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 56 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Traviq. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Traviq. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Subaru Traviq. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Traviq. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Traviq.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Traviq | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Traviq | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3009 mm |
