1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2000 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 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 4,819 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 500 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon 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, 2000 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4819 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
