1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 6,466 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 470 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.

Because 1994 Chevrolet 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, 1994 Chevrolet 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (366 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet 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 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Park Avenue Suburban
Year Released 1992 1994
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 6466 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 2120 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 3350 mm


 

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