2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2004 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (240 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 273 kg more than 2000 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |