1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2007 GMC Yukon 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (295 HP @ 500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 GMC Yukon (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Yukon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3310 mm |