2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chrysler | Buick |
| Model | 300 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3009 mm |
