1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1999 GMC Safari 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 1999 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Safari |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
