1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer

To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 7 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. (196 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 195 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.

Because 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Buick Park Avenue 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Park Avenue Blazer
Year Released 1992 1999
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 196 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1845 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1710 mm


 

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