2011 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2011 Acura RDX and 2011 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 108 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX.
Because 2011 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX 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, 2011 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura RDX | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | RDX | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3009 mm |
