1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 104 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1754 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2858 mm |
