1980 GMC Jimmy vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1980 GMC Jimmy. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 61 kg more than 1980 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Jimmy 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Jimmy. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 GMC Jimmy | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | GMC | Buick |
| Model | Jimmy | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3009 mm |
