2006 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 247 kg more than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Durango | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3009 mm |
