1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 12 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express 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 | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Express |
Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3440 mm |