2010 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 697 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (532 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Infiniti | Buick |
| Model | QX56 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2588 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5255 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1976 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 3009 mm |
