1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 14 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 833 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.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Acadia |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |