1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 745 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1981 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3300 mm |
