1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 10 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 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Silverado |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4807 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |