1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 684 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1983 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Suburban |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3300 mm |