1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 11 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 524 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
