2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Journey and 2009 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Journey, 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Journey | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3009 mm |
