1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 564 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Colorado |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |