1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2005 GMC Yukon is newer by 10 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 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 614 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 2005 GMC Yukon 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, 2005 GMC Yukon 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, 2005 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon 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 | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Yukon |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |