1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 864 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 Yukon 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 Yukon. 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 Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Yukon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |