1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 15 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 667 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.
Because 2007 GMC Sierra 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, 2007 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra 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 | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3380 mm |
