2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 7 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, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | CX-9 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
