1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 16 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 924 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 2012 GMC Savana 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 2012 GMC Savana. 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, 2012 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana 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 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Savana |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
