1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2004 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
