2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (340 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 69 kg more than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Durango | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3009 mm |
