2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 349 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.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 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, 2008 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | Q7 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3009 mm |
