2008 Mazda Rustler vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2008 Mazda Rustler 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 941 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.

Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Rustler, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Rustler has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Rustler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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