1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 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 39 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 758 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Uplander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
