1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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 | 2004 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Park Avenue | Escalade |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2667 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |