1994 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 161 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Equinox |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
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 | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1811 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2857 mm |